Description for the Acer Aspire 2012 WLCi 1 Laptop

The Aspire 2010 is based on Intel's Centrino platform, which includes a Pentium M processor and a wireless LAN chipset, and offers a 15.4-inch widescreen TFT LCD. The Aspire 2010 offers two modes of operation. In normal PC mode, the computer runs Microsoft's Windows XP Home. However, users can use the Aspire 2010's instant-on mode, which is based on Linux, to access the laptop's entertainment functions, including DVD playback, Activating the Linux mode lets users access the Aspire 2010's entertainment functions in approximately 10 seconds, eliminating the requirement for users to boot the PC using Windows XP.

Processor
Intel© Pentium© M processor 1.40GHz, 1MB L2 cache, 400MHz system bus

Chipset
Intel© 855PM

Memory
512MB DDR 333 SDRAM (256MB installed in each of two memory slots)
User upgradeable up to 1GB (one 512MB memory card in each slot) or 2GB (one 1GB memory card in each slot)2 subject to availability of 1GB cards

Storage
40GB ATA/100 hard disk drive
Optional external USB 1.44MB diskette drive
4-in-1 card reader for optional MultiMediaCardTM (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) card, SmartMediaTM card or Memory Stick

Optical Drive
Variable-speed combo drive maximum speeds:
24X CD-R, 10X CD-RW, 8X DVD-ROM, 24X CD-ROM
Read 8X DVD-ROM, 24X CD-ROM
Write 24X CD-R, 10X CD-RW

Display
15.4" WXGA (1280 x 800) TFT LCD, up to 16.7 million colours, with features powered by CyberLink

Video
ATI© MOBILITY RADEON 9200 graphics, 64MB video memory
VGA, S-video TV out ports
Cinema vision - Fits 4:3 and 16:10 video to LCD with non-linear stretching algorithm
Clear vision - Detects video frame by frame and changes saturation, brightness and contrast controls dynamically to deliver a sharper, more vivid image
Support for simultaneous display on notebook LCD and external monitor
Dual-view support

Audio
2.1-channel stereo speakers with subwoofer, integrated microphone, virtual surround sound powered by CyberLink©, stereo microphone/line in, stereo headphone/speaker/line out, Microsoft© DirectSound© compatibility

Interface Ports
Three USB 2.0, DC in, parallel, RJ-11 modem, RJ-45 LAN, VGA, S-video TV out, stereo microphone/line in, stereo headphone/speaker/line out, FireWire© (IEEE 1394), FIR (fast infrared)

Card Slots
Type II PC Card slot, 32-bit PC CardBus architecture, Zoomed Video support
4-in-1 card reader for optional MultiMediaCardTM (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) card, SmartMediaTM card or Memory Stick

Modem
V.92 56Kbps3 modem, PTT
Wake-on-Ring ready;

LAN
10/100 LAN, Wake-on-LAN ready;

Wireless LAN
Intel© PRO/Wireless network connection 802.11b;
optional BluetoothTM capability

Installed Operating System
Microsoft© Windows© XP Professional

Included Software
Installed: Acer Launch Manager, Adobe© Acrobat© Reader, Aspire Arcade, CyberLink© PowerDirectorTM,4 Intel© PROSet, Norton AntiVirus© 2003,4 NTI CD-Maker 6 Gold4
On CD shipped with the system: Acer System Recovery

User Interface
Touchpad with two mouse buttons and four-way scroll button
85-key keyboard, inverted T cursor layout, embedded numeric keypad, 3.0mm minimum key travel
Web browser, e-mail with LED, two user-programmable easy-launch keys
Media console: Aspire Arcade button, console display, stop, five-way media controls (previous, next, play/pause, volume up, volume down)
Wireless button with LED

Average Dimensions and Weights
14.2" (360.0mm) W x 10.7" (273.0mm) D x 1.1" - 1.3" (28.0mm - 33.5mm) H
Weight 6.6 lb. (3.0kg)
Size and weight may vary depending on configuration

Power
65-watt AC adapter
Eight-cell lithium ion battery: up to 5.5 hours life depending on configuration and usage
Battery recharge times: 2.0 hours with system off, 3.5 hours with system in use

Major Compliances
Microsoft© WHQL (Windows Hardware Quality Labs) compliant for Windows© XP Professional; ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) 1.0b; Mobile PC2001; SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) 2.3 support with asset tag capability

Security Features
User and administrator BIOS passwords, power-on and hard drive passwords, Kensington© lock slot

Limited Warranty
1 Year Manufacturers warranty